Kitchen Assistant/Assistant Chef

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic kitchen assistant/assistant chef to join our team at the cafe @ Braintree Community Hospital.

Flexibility is critical to this role as Tuesday to Thursday you will be assisting chef in the kitchen to deliver ward/patient and staff meals as well as supporting the wider team with counter service in the cafe. Friday is your time to shine and lead the team in managing the kitchen for both ward and counter customers. Saturday the cafe is closed so focus on the ward is critical and you will be lone working ensuring consistency in the hot meals we deliver to patients.

Ashlyns prides itself on its nutritious home cooked meals, so you must be confident in your food preparation and cooking skills as well as knowledgable in allergens/dietary requirements and be able to adjust dishes accordingly.

Confidence with IT is preferred, along with attention to detail as we document all dishes, temperatures and ingredients using Alert 65, adhering to food safety standards and guidelines.

We will provide full training for the right candidate.

Duties

• Respond promptly and effectively to customer orders.
• Provide assistance with food preparation queries while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Help customers navigate our menus and products, offering solutions tailored to their dietary requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
• Utilise basic maths skills to process orders and handle payments efficiently.
• Manage time effectively to ensure all customer requests are addressed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Friday manage the kitchen and work with the team to prepare and cook hot lunches for both the ward and counter customers, and dinner for the ward patients.
• Saturday, lone working in the kitchen to prepare hot lunch and dinner for ward patients only.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an assistant cook or kitchen assistant role.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices is advantageous.
• Basic maths skills are required for processing transactions accurately using square online till payment facility including card payments.
• Barista experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• A friendly and approachable demeanour with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Join us in providing outstanding service that makes a difference!

Total weekly working hours: 34

Tuesday-Thursday: 08:30-15:00

Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

Saturday 09:00-16:30

Please be aware the role is physically demanding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person